Livestock Research and Innovation Corporations’ GRIP roundtable in Elora, saw researchers and farmers explore how collaboration drives animal welfare, poultry housing, and feed innovation.
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Research meets reality: Farmers and scientists find solutions together
University and industry experts emphasize that trust, relationships, and farmer input ensure science translates into real-world impact
Remote care start-up adds vet medicine delivery app
VETson continues to expand telemedicine options for farmers without access to large animal veterinarians
Almost a year after expanding its veterinary telemedicine platform to include direct-to-farm delivery of medications, information technology start-up VETson now offers a medication ordering/distribution/delivery app.
Partnerships, communication key to disease management
Panelists at Animal Health Canada forum explain what they learned dealing with HPAI in dairy cattle
Communication and strong, trusted partnerships are key to managing infectious diseases like Foot and Mouth Disease and HPAI.
Engemycin DD approved by Health Canada
Antibiotic from Merck Animal Health treats infections caused by bacteria sensitive to oxytetracycline in cattle, swine and sheep
Merck Animal Health has received approval for its new Category III antibiotic Engemycin DD for use in cattle, sheep and swine.
Cassidy Klima named Animal Health Canada executive director
Animal Health Canada has announced Cassidy Klima as its new Executive Director.
CFIA rejects beekeeper proposals on U.S. packaged bees
The CFIA was unconvinced that suggested measures could offset the risk of importing bee pests along with bulk bee replacement stock
The CFIA was unconvinced that suggested measures could offset the risk of importing bee pests along with bulk bee replacement stock.
National pullet and laying hen code amended
Final amendments to Canada's pullet and laying hen code of practice have been published, the National Farm Animal Care Council and Egg Farmers of Canada announced on Thursday.
Report details economic losses due to bird flu in U.S. dairy cattle
Report from Cornell University researchers details how much it costs to have a dairy cow infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza.
Metagenomics change how disease is diagnosed
Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan use the technique to identify disease through bacteria, pathogens and viruses
The study of genetic material from environmental samples has changed the way crops are bred, disease is addressed and animal’s genetic makeup understood.
Innovation helps farmers improve gut health, build soil, and capture carbon
Obiochar’s process of creating biochar from wood biomass gives farmers a sustainable new production tool
Norwegian company Obiochar is using a fully automated system to turn biomass from dead trees from nearby forests that can’t be used by the lumber industry into a powerful tool for agriculture.